The National Cycle Network is more than just a path. It connects communities. It connects nature. It connects all of us.
Over 12,000
miles of Network connecting the country
4.2 million
people made 588 million trips on the Network in 2022-23
Connect with your local area and explore a route near you.
Find a route on the National Cycle NetworkThe National Cycle Network is a network for animals alongside the people who use it. The hedgerows, flowers and trees along the routes provide shelter, homes and food for a variety of wildlife.
How we're making space for nature on the National Cycle NetworkFor many, the National Cycle Network is a lifeline. A way for them to get to the shops, to meet their friends or to commute to work. The paths connect communities with their heritage, fosters a sense of belonging to local advocacy groups and provides leisure routes for exploring the countryside.
Streets for everyone32%
32% of primary schools in the UK are within one mile of an access point of the National Cycle Network
60%
60% of secondary schools in the UK are within two miles of an access point of the National Cycle Network
7994
7,994 towns, cities, villages and other settlements across Great Britain are connected by the National Cycle Network
By creating an inclusive, accessible and connected National Cycle Network, Sustrans is making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel or cycle journeys. Through providing routes where people want to be, mental and physical wellbeing is improved, volunteers create life-long connections and children have a space to learn to ride their bikes.
Paths for EveryoneOver 2,200
barriers on the National Cycle Network have now been removed or redesigned since 2018
53
Activation projects completed since 2019
297
Planned Network Improvement projects